Otter Sighting

-Otter Update- We have received some reports of possible sightings of Louie and Ophelia in the area and have even received some photos and videos - like the ones shown here from 3/20 - which are particularly appreciated. Zoo staff are reviewing all reports carefully. The hope is that one (or both) will be spotted in the same location more than once, indicating a good location for potentially retrieving them. Thanks to everyone who has sent in your sightings and to those who have shown your support. Hopefully we'll have more information to share soon.

Posted by NEW Zoo & Adventure Park on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Otter by traps

-Otter Update- We continue our work to retrieve Louie and Ophelia. At least one otter has been seen repeatedly in the same area, showing interest in the traps. Raccoons have, unfortunately, impeded some of our efforts, even setting off one trap not long before an otter arrived and tried to enter it (seen in the second part of the video shared here). New, "raccoon proof" traps have been added to our efforts, to give us an even better chance of success. Reports of sightings in our local community are much appreciated, especially when photos or videos are included. You can send such reports to our Facebook or Instagram DMs for staff to review. There are several mammals (such as mink, muskrats, and groundhogs) that can look a whole lot like an otter, especially from a distance, so images or video of an animal or its tracks are really important to corroborate any account.

Posted by NEW Zoo & Adventure Park on Wednesday, March 26, 2025